Although it's made for warm water surfing, you'll love wearing this rash guard anytime you're in, on or around the water.The princess seams on the front and back of Patagonia's Micro Swell Rash Guard give it a flattering close-to-body fit that's not too tight and definitely not too loose like that rash guard you borrowed from your brother/father/significant other. You'll notice the raglan cap sleeves have gussets and seams that are placed away from your sensitive underarm areas to ensure you won't get chafed and allow a full range of motion as you paddle out past the break. The low mock neck protects your upper body from chafing as well. The fabrics used in this rash guard are made from recycled polyester, recycled nylon and spandex so they're fast-drying, lightweight, stretchy, durable and environmentally safer since they cause less air, water and soil contamination compared to using non-recycled fibers.5.8oz. 83% recycled polyester/17% spandex jersey printed fabric; 5.4oz. 83% recycled nylon/17% spandex jersey solid color fabric. Fair Trade Certified sewn. Imported.Fair Trade Certified SewingWhat makes a factory Fair Trade Certified Rigorous standards for health and safety, respect for the environment, no child or forced labor, maternity and paid leave, community empowerment and additional money back to workers. Patagonia pays a premium for every Fair Trade Certified item that carries their label. That extra money goes directly back to the factory workers, and they decide how to spend it. They can allocate it as a cash bonus, use it for a collective social investment or both.Key FeaturesRecycled polyester/spandex jersey printed fabricRecycled nylon/spandex jersey solid color fabricFair Trade Certified sewing provides extra money for factory workersLow mock neck and cap sleeves prevent upper-body chafing while paddlingRaglan sleeves with gussets keep seams away from sensitive areas and allow a full range of arm movementPrincess seams in front and back for a close-to-body fit thats not too tightHip length for full coverage and protection